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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1793

Congress would require VA outreach at schools and a dedicated hotline for veterans’ job rehab services

Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

12 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Creates a dedicated VA phone line for questions about veterans’ job training and rehab services, and requires each VA regional office to post clear contact info online.
  • Requires VA staff who help with these services to join monthly Q&A sessions with school officials, so colleges can better guide veterans to the right help.
  • Requires VA counselors to give in-person briefings at schools in their region about available services; schools more than 150 miles away can get a virtual briefing.
  • Requires the VA to approve or deny a veteran’s request to extend their rehab program time within 30 days of the request.
  • Makes the VA report to Congress every year on how often extension requests are made, approved, and denied, adding more public accountability.
VeteransEducationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)
Federal Employee
Neutral
Positive Impacts(3)
Military Veteran
Helps
Veterans Benefits
Helps
Student
Helps

Milestones

3 milestones6 actions
Apr 9, 2025House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr 9, 2025House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 10, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 10, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Mar 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Soon after the bill is enacted

VA sets up a dedicated VR&E phone number inside the VA Education Call Center

Veterans have one clear number to call for Chapter 31 questions instead of being bounced around

Soon after the bill is enacted

Each VA regional office website posts a specific VR&E contact name, phone number, and email

Veterans can quickly find a real person or inbox for VR&E questions in their area

Within a few months after the bill is enacted

Monthly Q&A sessions begin between VA Chapter 31 counseling/service staff and school certifying officials

Schools get regular answers, which can reduce paperwork mistakes and delays for veterans

Within a few months after the bill is enacted

VR&E counselors start giving briefings to veterans at schools in their regional service area (virtual allowed if the school is over 150 miles away)

Student veterans hear about VR&E earlier and more often, which can improve enrollment and follow-through

As soon as the law takes effect

30-day deadline starts for VA to approve or deny VR&E extension requests after a veteran submits a request

Veterans asking for more time in their program get a faster yes/no and can plan classes, work, and bills

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Veterans Readiness and Employment Transparency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1793
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(26)
D: 9R: 17

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